French Naval Group, Indonesia’s PT PAL to Develop Next Generation Submarine Energy...
Naval Group and PT PAL signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Wednesday to start the creation of an Indonesian Energy Research Lab to cooperate on energy and propulsions solutions in the naval field. The two companies, together with other Indonesian industry and research partners, are working on an ambitious R&D collaboration...
Canadian Navigation Modules Found on Ukrainian Drones that Attacked Russian Ships in...
Russias defense ministry claims that Ukraine used drones fitted with navigation modules produced in Canada to attack its ships in Crimeas Sevastopol. Nine unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and seven autonomous marine drones were involved in the attacks
Taiwan to Build 8 Light Frigates Starting with First Two in 2023
Taiwan plans to start building first two of eight new light frigates in 2023 under a $763 million project. The Ministry of National Defense wanted to construct new-generation guided-missile frigates under the Chen Hai Project
U.S. Navy Awards Huntington Ingalls $2.4B for Amphibious Assault Ship
Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) Ingalls Shipbuilding has been awarded a $2.4 billion U
Germany Conducts First Operational Tests of Anti-Drone Laser Weapon
A German frigate for the first time fired a high-energy laser weapon meant to defeat drones during recent drills held in the Baltic Sea, Rheinmetall announced today. On August 30, the frigate Sachsen engaged drones at short and very short range in the Baltic Sea near Putlos Major Training Area
Newly-Commissioned Chinese Frigate Takes Part in First Exercise
The Chinese Navys newly-inducted Type 054A frigate Ziyang recently conducted training exercise featuring live-firing of its main gun and anti-submarine depth charges. The Ziyang is affiliated with the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command Navy
South Korean AAD Develops Submarine Detection Device for Unmanned Submersibles
The South Korea Defense Science Research Institute (ADD in Korean) has developed a submarine detection device and underwater acoustic sensor technologies for unmanned submersibles.This technology is one of the core technologies applied to the unmanned submersible system that can perform underwater surveillance and reconnaissance and anti-submarine warfare missions for threat dynamics such as enemy submarines, the AAD said in a release
Naval Group Starts Assembling FDI HN Frigate for Greece
The first block of the first FDI HN frigate (Defense and Intervention Frigate) for the Hellenic Navy was laid down in dry dock at Naval Groups shipyard in Lorient, France. This important step marks the beginning of the assembly of the ship in the building hall
S.Korean Navy Plans Unmanned Warships, Submarines to Make up for Troops Shortage...
The Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) is seeking to create a new command running unmanned ships, submarines and aircraft in the 2040s, in an effort to address a potential troop shortage caused by the country's low birthrate. During a parliamentary audit, the Navy unveiled a series of policy goals, including removing one of the three fleet commands and creating the new command employing unmanned naval assets,
Philippines Inspects French Anti-Torpedo Defense System for Jose Rizal Frigates
The representatives of the Department of National Defense for the Philippine Navy and Naval Group conducted Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) of CONTRALTO reaction module in France. This milestone enables the installation of CONTRALTO into the C-Guard decoy launching system of the two frigates
Thales, CUBEDIN A/S Develop Concept that Enables Ships to be reconfigured to...
Thales and Denmark-based CUBEDIN A/S aim to create a modular flexible platform integrating Thales sensors and systems into the CUBEDIN concept that enables interchangeable, adaptable ships to be easily reconfigured to suit any mission. CUBEDIN A/S is a joint venture between Odense Maritime Technology (OMT) and Systematic
UK and US Strengthen Defence with Breakthrough in Hypersonic Research
BAE Systems Hägglunds introduces CV90120 light tank, a Lighter Alternative...
Russian Missiles Kill 85 Commanders, Foreign Instructors in Zelensky’s Hometown
China, Cambodia Open Joint Logistics, Training Center at Ream Naval Base
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...